Airbnb bans hosts from requiring guests to wash dishes or take out…
Airbnb has prohibited landlords from asking guests to wash dishes and take out the trash. The service stated in its rules that landlords are forbidden from requesting guests to 'perform tasks that require significant effort or time or are typically done by a cleaner'.
Consensus
- Airbnb has updated its rules to limit the tasks hosts can require guests to perform before checkout.
- Tasks such as washing dishes, taking out trash, and removing bed linens are now prohibited from being required of guests.
- Hosts can no longer impose fines or restrict access to amenities listed in the listing.
- The new rules apply to bookings made on or after November 20.
- Hosts may still ask guests to place dirty dishes in the sink or collect used towels.
- The changes are intended to improve guest experience and prevent unreasonable demands.
Points of divergence
- Airbnb will allow hosts to set only seven standard rules and add 'reasonable' requests, and hosts cannot set their own fines. — meduza
- Airbnb emphasized that each property is unique and exceptions may apply based on local conditions, such as water restrictions or wildlife presence. — tg_tvrain
- Airbnb explicitly states that guests should not be required to perform tasks typically done by professional cleaners, as this could negatively affect their experience and ratings. — tg_dwglavnoe
Coverage (5 sources)
- Airbnb service canceled dishwashing and trash removal for guests — Коммерсантъ
- Airbnb service will limit landlords' requirements for guests — Вести
- Airbnb banned owners from forcing guests to wash dishes — Meduza
- Airbnb banned landlords from asking guests to wash dishes and take out trash — Дождь (Telegram)
- Guests should not be required to wash dishes - Airbnb service updated rules — DW Главное